tumeric tea & tumeric gift tea bags

By foodiva

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 inch fresh ginger root, minced
• 2 teaspoon ground turmeric (or 1 inch turmeric root)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or 2-3 cinnamon sticks)
• 1 lemongrass tea bag
• 6 peppercorns, optional
• Pinch of sea salt
• TO SERVE: sliced oranges, honey, juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil, add peeled and minced ginger root, turmeric, cinnamon (you may also add cinnamon sticks), peppercorns if desired, sliced oranges, sea salt.
Simmer for 10-15 minutes on medium-low heat. Add lemongrass tea bag if using- steep for 3 minutes and then take out.
Pour in a tea mug,
TO SERVE: add coconut oil, which is optional, honey to taste, and fresh lemon juice. Enjoy hot or warm.

Instructions